Eden, Arizona facts for kids
Eden is a very small community in Graham County, Arizona, United States. It's not a big city or town, but a quiet place. It is considered part of the larger Safford area. In 2000, about 150 people lived in the area around Eden's ZIP Code, which is 85535.
History of Eden
The first people started living in Eden in 1881. The community got its name from the famous Garden of Eden, which is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.
Where is Eden?
Eden is located at 32°57′40″N 109°53′43″W / 32.96111°N 109.89528°W. It sits about 2,756 feet (or 840 meters) above sea level.
Interesting Places in Eden
For many years, the area was home to the Indian Hot Springs Hotel. This large building was quite famous. Sadly, it burned down in February 2008. People used to say that famous bands, like the Rolling Stones, even stayed there sometimes! The hotel also had a huge swimming pool, which was 70 feet wide and 270 feet long. This was the biggest pool ever in Graham County.
Eden in Movies
The director Jaymes Thompson filmed a movie called The Gay Bed and Breakfast of Terror at the old Eden mansion.
